Breaking Trail

Balakhilya and Ruben

No filter, no hidden agenda, just the truth about life - as it is. Breaking Trail is where you, the sincere seeker, can get answers to to life’s most important questions, such as “Who am I?”, “What is the purpose of my life?” and “Does God really exist?”. Our discussions are based on the ancient spiritual teachings of the East, carefully passed down since time immemorial from teacher to student in an unchanged form. Your hosts are Balakhilya, world-renowned lecturer and yogi, together with Ruben, a yoga meditation teacher living in northern Norway. Balakhilya has been living and teaching a Bhakti yoga lifestyle for over 50 years - inspiring people all over the world through his down-to-earth approach to and uncensored sharing of universal spiritual truths. Truths that apply whether you consider yourself a Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, yogi, agnostic or atheist. Through their conversations you’ll be inspired to also break trail - to go where you perhaps haven’t gone before, and to embark on an exciting journey to self-discovery. Here’s where no questions are too big. And no doubts are left unattended. Link tree: https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail

  1. #98 - Vegetarian vs Carnivore: The Full Picture

    2 DAYS AGO

    #98 - Vegetarian vs Carnivore: The Full Picture

    Today we get real about food, health, and spirituality. We dig into the biological reasons why humans are built for a vegetarian diet, the trouble meat and dairy cause our bodies, and how our choices affect our mind and consciousness. We also open up about karma, the spiritual effects of eating meat, and why compassionate living is key for going deeper spiritually. Let’s take a deep dive into how our diet shapes our wellbeing. Not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually. We explore why the human body is truly designed for plant-based foods, how what we eat affects our gut, our brain, even our state of mind.  We look at the karmic and ethical impacts of meat eating, and why going vegetarian or vegan aligns with a life of compassion and sustainability. If you want to optimize your health, uplift your consciousness, and move forward spiritually, what you put on your plate matters. This talk was inspired by “Carnivore vs Vegan Simplified” by Markus Rothkranz, available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJdMRxYH0wA Highlights: (1:42) The human body is made for a vegetarian diet (10:04) Why meat gets putrid in the digestive channel (15:12) Look at the jaw: we’re herbivores by design (21:46) The yoga diet works (26:54) If you kill an animal, that animal will kill you in the future (30:41) Balakhilya’s younger years as a hunter: you can’t be soft-hearted and eat meat (45:29) “But I got to eat meat because I like that taste” (48:30) So what about milk and milk products? (57:40) Organic is definitely better from every angle Recorded on April 18, 2025. https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail

    1hr 3min
  2. #97 - “I Thought Religion Was Irrelevant to Me. I Was Wrong.”

    11/11/2025

    #97 - “I Thought Religion Was Irrelevant to Me. I Was Wrong.”

    “Millions are like me when it comes to religion: well-educated and successful people for whom religion has been irrelevant. We grew up in secular households or drifted away from the faiths in which we were raised and never looked back. For them, I think I have a story worth telling.” The search for deeper meaning isn’t just for those who are struggling—it’s a powerful drive for the most successful among us. Drawing from the story of social scientist Charles Murray, we unpack why curiosity, purpose, and spiritual questioning are essential, even when life seems secure. We discuss everything from near-death experiences to a purpose-driven living and show how true growth starts when you seek beyond what’s comfortable. Stay curious, keep seeking, and let that drive lead you to real fulfillment. Highlights: (03:58) Is religion only for the weak, the poor and the dumb? (08:13) Why something rather than nothing?  (10:49) Compare the downsides of being wrong about religion to the upsides of being right about it (14:57) Near-death experiences: consciousness beyond the body (18:34) So what is consciousness? (27:03) Atheism is a societal experiment (30:37) Generation Z now seeks spiritual purpose (33:43) Be a true seeker, not a groupie who just goes along (36:22) Gold diggers in California (40:36) The journey is an eternal journey, and it will only make your life happier Recorded on November 11, 2025. https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail

    52 min
  3. #91 - Avoid Manipulation, See the Wolves

    03/07/2025

    #91 - Avoid Manipulation, See the Wolves

    The truth is, we can’t stop being sheep. We are naturally inclined to follow a higher authority. So how can I navigate the terrain of spiritual life without being manipulated or used? How can I see the wolves for what they are, and how can I find a proper shepherd? Today we discuss the concept of “sheep” and “wolves” in both societal and spiritual contexts. We explore the natural human tendency to follow leaders and the risks that come with it. You’ll hear how according to the Vedas, a qualified spiritual guide is essential—but we are surrounded by deceptive leaders or “wolves in sheep’s clothing”. Manipulation occurs in politics, media, and even spiritual communities. And so we need to develop a sincere, cautious discernment rather than blind acceptance. True spiritual teachers never exploit, as they are genuinely fulfilled and act only out of care. And a genuine follower remains humble, always seeking guidance rather than striving for independence or superiority. Ultimately, what we need is to cultivate awareness, deepen our connection to the Supreme, and rely on authentic sources of wisdom and inner guidance to avoid being misled. Highlights: (1:02) “What the great man does, the common man follows” (11:39) Manipulation within spiritual communities (19:33) Behind the candy coated talks, there's really an agenda (27:04) Without a teacher, you can’t grow strong enough to resist being manipulated (36:50) We really can’t be independent (42:00) A true teacher doesn't teach a sectarian belief system, he teaches the Absolute Truth Recorded on May 23, 2022. https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail

    58 min

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No filter, no hidden agenda, just the truth about life - as it is. Breaking Trail is where you, the sincere seeker, can get answers to to life’s most important questions, such as “Who am I?”, “What is the purpose of my life?” and “Does God really exist?”. Our discussions are based on the ancient spiritual teachings of the East, carefully passed down since time immemorial from teacher to student in an unchanged form. Your hosts are Balakhilya, world-renowned lecturer and yogi, together with Ruben, a yoga meditation teacher living in northern Norway. Balakhilya has been living and teaching a Bhakti yoga lifestyle for over 50 years - inspiring people all over the world through his down-to-earth approach to and uncensored sharing of universal spiritual truths. Truths that apply whether you consider yourself a Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, yogi, agnostic or atheist. Through their conversations you’ll be inspired to also break trail - to go where you perhaps haven’t gone before, and to embark on an exciting journey to self-discovery. Here’s where no questions are too big. And no doubts are left unattended. Link tree: https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail